AZ and Heerenveen face each other in an official match of the 2024/25 Eredivisie season. The game takes place at on Thursday, 22/05/2025, at 17:45 (UK Time).

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👉 Our prediction is: AZ to score first

AZ is the big favourite to beat Heerenveen for a reason. Their performances overall have been excellent, and their form has been particularly strong.

But if you're looking for an added boost of value, our big betting tip is to take AZ to score first. Their attack has been prolific, and with their defence also looking so solid of late, they are the most likely the first - and possibly only - team to score in this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between AZ and Heerenveen.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

How AZ arrives for the match

AZ comes into the match having played 34 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.68 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2024/25 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 13 draws, and 13 losses.

AZ's attack has scored 89 goals during this period. Out of this total, 58 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.78.

The offense system of AZ is led by Troy Parrott as the top scorer of the season. The Irish Forward has scored 14 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Peer Koopmeiners, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 37 goals with an average of 1.09 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 50 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.

How Heerenveen arrives for the match

On the other hand, Heerenveen comes into the match having played 34 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 1.26 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2024/25 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses.

Heerenveen's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1.24 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.

The offense system of Heerenveen is led by Ion Nicolăescu as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.Moldova Forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mats Köhlert, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 57 goals with an average of 1.68 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.68.

Both Teams in the Standings

To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.

# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG
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AZ

34 16 9 9 58 37 +21 57 1.68
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Heerenveen

34 12 7 15 42 57 -15 43 1.26
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Data and Statistics for AZ vs Heerenveen

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Home Team

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AZ

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W D

1.68

Home D W D L D

1.65

Away W W L D D

1.71

Away Team

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Heerenveen

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L W W

1.26

Home W W W W D

2.12

Away L L L L L

0.41

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Facts and Curiosities for AZ vs Heerenveen

The bookmakers place AZ as the favorite to win the match, with a 64% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:

  • AZ - 1.56.

  • Draw - 5.32.

  • Heerenveen - 6.99.

The last match between the teams took place on 02/03/2025, in the Eredivisie, and Heerenveen won the match. The final score was 3-1.